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AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!!
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That that would get your attention! How about double adjustable AFCO shocks retailing for $299 and singles, including the new Reactor series that I am using on the front of mine, retailing for $199.  Strange and QA1 have a new player in their price range. 
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As always, you can buy them from me and I am happy to pass on a deal to any of my Moparts buddies. Also worth mentioning that they now offer a stock mount replacement radiator for B and E bodies as well.
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Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!!
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Which prices are you looking for?
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Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!!
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I have used and like Afco products, but I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised. I hope neither of these has happened. Anybody know?
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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.
Sounds about right... 
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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.
Sounds about right...
Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.
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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.
Sounds about right...
Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.
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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.
Sounds about right...
Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.
Well, that wouldn't be an American way to do business these days. Everybody knows you have to send production to China in order to stay in business. At least that's what the CEO's keep claiming as they cash their $10M bonuses. 
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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.
Sounds about right...
Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.
Well, that wouldn't be an American way to do business these days. Everybody knows you have to send production to China in order to stay in business. At least that's what the CEO's keep claiming as they cash their $10M bonuses.
you tell um
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I have used and like Afco products, but I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised. I hope neither of these has happened. Anybody know?
Addition of onsite CNC equipment helped a bunch. Current economic conditions also helped. However, there was a common theme they picked up on from talking to the racers. "AFCO stuff is great but I can't afford it" was heard alot and they listened. That being said, if they don't sell more shocks, they lose money. The impression I was given is the hope is that increased volume will make up for the lost margin. They are calling it their economic stimulous package 
I'm glad to hear they lowered their price... they
were too pricey for me... but I would love to try them
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when will summit see the decrease in the price so its reflected in their catalog and online pricing. with my proshop discount and the 10% discount coupon i got, i want to get 2 sets for the fronts of my early b body's.
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... Current economic conditions also helped. However, there was a common theme they picked up on from talking to the racers. "AFCO stuff is great but I can't afford it" was heard alot and they listened. That being said, if they don't sell more shocks, they lose money. The impression I was given is the hope is that increased volume will make up for the lost margin.
So, I was RIGHT. 
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Actually I quit my job to go into business for myself so I am on computers all day long now. Now you are really stirrin the pot there Don. That will teach me to drive the finish line too hard I did get reamed when I came back to the trailer for that little stunt  My recommendations for yours is probably exactly what I have on mine. Double adjustable on the rear and the Reactor series front. I got a really nice setup that it really liked the three speed. My glide (yes I have gone to the dark side) seems to like a less agressive setup.
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Eric, got a question.
I'd like a set of doubles for the rear of my 68 dart which is still leaf sprung, but wonder if I could get them already setup for coil springs as well, so if I decide to go tri-4 link later I wouldn't need shocks as well? Is this possible or are shock lengths and travels massively different?
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Where AFCO really differs from the rest is in the design of their valving which they refer to as "Velocity sensitive".
My only experience with Strange was on the rear. My car was more consistent with the AFCO's on the back than with the Strange. I do like the increased adjustability of the AFCO versus the Strange. My front shocks have 44 clicks worth of adjustment on the rebound setting. AFCO also has a nice rebuild program as well.
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you again 
